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Quick answer
The Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II is a standard prime lens covering 58mm at f/1.4 for the Sony E mount. Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
About this lens
This 58mm f/1.4 fast standard prime lens from Voigtlander fits Sony E mount cameras. A fast manual-focus Nokton prime from Voigtlander, built for low-light work.
Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II specifications
- Brand
- Voigtlander
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 58mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/1.4
- Lens type
- Prime
What can you shoot with the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II?
At 58mm this is a standard prime, which typically suits:
- Everyday and street photography
- Natural-perspective portraits
- Documentary and travel work
Its very wide maximum aperture suits low light and shallow depth of field with strong background blur.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 58mm | 34.5° | 40.9° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 87mm | 23.4° | 27.9° |
Frequently asked questions
What mount does the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II use?
It uses the Sony E mount, so it fits Sony E cameras directly.
What is the focal length of the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II?
It is a fixed 58mm lens with a maximum aperture of f/1.4. That makes it a standard lens.
Is the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II a prime or a zoom lens?
It is a prime lens with a fixed 58mm focal length. Primes usually open wider than zooms; this one opens to f/1.4.
What is the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II equivalent on a crop sensor?
On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 87mm on full frame, with a 23.4° horizontal and 27.9° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.
Which cameras does the Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II fit?
Any Sony E-mount camera, including Sony A1, Sony A3000, Sony A5000, Sony A5100, and Sony A6000 and 28 more.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
